Call for Artists

Nostalgia
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“Nostalgia”

Is it a memory, a dream or a reminiscence? Did it come upon you with a sound, a smell, or a photo? Do you feel it when you hold something, see something, or recall a time gone by? From tail fins to bell bottoms, China cups to steam engines or remembrances that only exist in your mind, we invite you to explore “Nostalgia” in your favorite medium.

All entries are accepted.  This will be a juried show with submissions juried for prizes only!  First prize will be awarded $100, second price $75, and third prize $50.  There will also be 2 honorable mention certificates and a people’s choice award.  The jurors for this exhibit will be Bill Lane and Sam Allerton Green.

Important Dates

Mandatory Online Submission

8/28- midnight 9/29

In Person Delivery

TUESDAY, 9/30, 2-7pm

Opening Reception

SATURDAY, 10/4, 2-4pm

 

In Person Pickup

Tuesday, 11/11, 2-7pm

Entry Requirements

As we are an inclusive and welcoming art community, ALL ENTRIES will be accepted and displayed.
Submission of Entries

All entries must FIRST be submitted ONLINE through Smarter Entry prior to the deadline above.

Artists may submit up to three works in any media – paintings, drawings, photography, digital, sculpture, and ceramics and more are accepted.

Entry Fees

Member Submissions – $20.00 for the first entry and $5.00 for each additional entry. Members apply Promo Code PAGMEM. Lifetime members use the code PAGLTM.

Non-members – $25 for the first entry and $7.50 for each additional.

Entry Fees are paid online through the Smarter Entry link below.

Payment for entries is entered FIRST in Smarter Entry, followed by uploading the photographs of your piece(s).

Requirements
  • All artwork must be for sale.
  • All work submitted must be original works created solely by the exhibiting artist.
  • Gallery sales commission is 25% for each work sold.
  • Work previously shown at any Portsmouth Arts Guild exhibit may not be submitted.
Framing Requirements

Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with D-rings and proper wiring. No sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted.

  • Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, and title of work
  • Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
  • Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
  • Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels

PAG reserves the right to refuse any submission that does not meet requirements.

PLEASE NOTE:

Artworks are not insured by PAG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on Guild premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, PAG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop-off.

All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off.

PAG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition. By providing photographs of your art for this exhibit you grant the Portsmouth Arts Guild permission to use them for social media, promotions, newspapers and other media.

PAG reserves the right to reject any submission deemed inapproprite for the exhibit, or that does not meet acceptable community standards as determined by the Guild, even if otherwise having artistic merit.

*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.

New to Smarter Entry?

Portsmouth Arts Guild is now using online exhibition software Smarter Entry. You can read detailed entry instructions here.

Questions?  Please contact gallery@portsmoutharts.org